Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Director

About the role

The Director of the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic (IJLC) provides leadership, mentorship, legal strategy, and oversight in the implementation of legal services through the clinic. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Director ensures The Resurrection Project's (TRP) Immigrant Justice's vision and values are reflected in the legal services provided to our communities. The Director ensures that all team members are fully prepared to provide quality services to TRP clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of managers to implement effective and responsive programming.
• Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all program staff members are defined and understood.
• Intentionally check-in with staff on development opportunities & performance feedback.
• Lead in the development and implementation of training programs and retreats to expand the capacity of all legal staff in collaboration with IJLC managers.
• Develop and evaluate the staffing structures needed to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Identify and support the pursuit of funding opportunities for the department in conjunction with the Chief Programs Officer, Vice President of Programs, and the Institutional Advancement team.
• Oversee the data collection and monitoring of all IJLC data, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and responsive to funding requirements and ethical rules.
• Provide leadership in cross-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth.
• Lead on program development and strategic planning for the clinic.
• Ensure all volunteer and staff legal work fulfills ethical and professional standards and high-quality legal services are provided to all clients, including adherence to protocols for client interactions and record keeping.
• Train, mentor and supervise legal staff, volunteers, pro bono attorneys, and interns and create an atmosphere of teamwork, collaboration.

Requirements

Not specified.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$105,000 - $115,000

Schedule

Hybrid/Remote is allowed.